2/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces
– Public Relations Division:
On 04/05/2026, an unidentified individual transported A. Z. (born in 1994, Syrian) to a hospital after he had sustained a gunshot wound to the hand that penetrated his chest. He later succumbed to his injuries.
The person who transported him refused to provide his identity or phone number and claimed that the victim had been shot during an attempted robbery in the Ard Jalloul area.
Immediately, the competent units of the Internal Security Forces launched field and intelligence investigations to uncover the circumstances of the incident, identify those involved, and arrest them. As a result of intensive inquiries and investigations, the Information Branch determined that the victim had been present at a butcher shop in Tariq El Jdideh owned by:
W. Q. (born in 2001, Syrian)
On 12/05/2026, following a precise surveillance and monitoring operation, one of the Branch’s patrols arrested him in the Tariq El Jdideh area.
During interrogation, he confessed that on 04/05/2026, while A. Z. was inside his butcher shop, he accidentally fired a shot from a Glock pistol while joking with the victim. The bullet struck the victim’s hand and penetrated his chest.
He further admitted that, with the assistance of his father:
S. Q. (born in 1977, Syrian)
and his uncle:
S. Q. (born in 1975, Syrian)
as well as several workers, he transported the victim to a pharmacy inside Shatila Camp in an attempt to provide first aid, before taking him to a hospital where he later died.
He also admitted that they instructed those present in the butcher shop to provide false statements claiming that the victim had arrived already wounded by gunfire, in an attempt to mislead investigators and the victim’s family. He further stated that he hid the firearm in a room on the outskirts of the camp.
In addition, he confessed to removing and discarding the shop’s surveillance cameras to conceal evidence of the crime and revealed that they were planning to contact the victim’s family in Syria to obtain a waiver of legal rights.
The father and uncle of W. Q. were subsequently arrested and confessed to their involvement.
The firearm used in the incident was recovered and seized.
The necessary legal measures were taken against the suspects, who were referred, along with the seized evidence, to the competent judicial authority based on the instructions of the judiciary.
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the daily efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat theft operations across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding an unidentified individual carrying out thefts from inside vehicles after breaking their windows in several areas of Mount Lebanon. These included the theft of a bag from inside a vehicle in Dbayeh and another theft in the Zouk Mosbeh area, using a Nissan vehicle of unknown additional specifications. Consequently, the specialized units of the Branch launched field and intelligence operations to identify and arrest the perpetrator. Following investigations and inquiries, one individual was suspected and identified as: A. S. (born in 1983, Lebanese), with prior criminal records. On 10-06-2026, following close surveillance and monitoring, a patrol from the Branch arrested him while he was aboard his black Nissan Tiida in the Nabaa area. A search of the suspect and the vehicle led to the seizure of screwdrivers and a mobile phone. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges against him, admitting that he had carried out thefts from inside vehicles, in addition to committing fraud and deception offenses. The necessary legal measures were taken against him, and he was referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the judiciary.
22/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following statement was issued: From 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. on 21-06-2026, a celebratory evening will be held as part of the Fête de la Musique activities at the Furn El Hayek intersection in Achrafieh, near Corner 54 restaurant. Accordingly, the roads leading to the aforementioned restaurant will be closed. Citizens are kindly requested to take note of this measure and to comply with the instructions and guidance of Internal Security Forces personnel, as well as with directional traffic signs, in order to facilitate traffic flow and prevent congestion.
21/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: On 27-02-2026, a person identified as Malek Sultan Fares, whose full identity remains unknown, was brought to Rafik Hariri Governmental University Hospital from the Sabra area, suffering from cardiac arrest. Attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he passed away. He was homeless and worked collecting scrap metal. Description of the body: a man in his thirties, approximately 180 cm tall, of medium build, with dark complexion, long black hair, and a black beard. Therefore, and based on the instructions of the competent judicial authority, the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces requests that his relatives, or anyone with information about him, contact the Bir Hassan Police Station of the Regional Gendarmerie Unit at 01-858473, in order to take the necessary legal measures prior to the handover of the body.
20/6/2026
Issued by the General Directorate of the Internal Security Forces – Public Relations Division The following communiqué was issued: As part of the ongoing efforts undertaken by the Internal Security Forces to combat drug trafficking and distribution across various Lebanese regions, the Information Branch obtained information regarding two unidentified individuals involved in drug dealing in Mount Lebanon, particularly in the Metn area. As a result of investigations and inquiries, the Branch succeeded in identifying them as: M. H. (born in 1987, Lebanese), with prior records in drug-related cases M. Z. (born in 1985, Lebanese), the wife of the first suspect On 08-06-2026, following surveillance and monitoring operations, a patrol from the Branch arrested them in Nahr El Mot aboard a vehicle, which was seized, after catching them in the act while selling a quantity of narcotics to one of their clients, identified as: W. B. (born in 1985, Lebanese) During the arrest operation, M. H. attempted to flee in the vehicle, striking W. B., who sustained a serious injury to his back and was transported to hospital for treatment. He also collided with the patrol vehicles before being brought under control and arrested. A search of the suspects and the vehicle led to the seizure of a cloth bag containing the following: 16 plastic containers containing a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine 8 plastic containers containing a white substance 5 bags containing salvia A sum of money and two mobile phones During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the charges brought against them and admitted to drug use. The first suspect confirmed that he and his wife had been distributing narcotics to a number of clients in the Metn area on behalf of a dealer who would provide him with instructions and directions to meet clients and deliver their requested quantities of drugs, after he had received them from one of the dealer’s associates. The necessary legal measures were taken against them, and they were referred, along with the seized items, to the competent authority pursuant to the instructions of the competent judicial authority. Efforts are ongoing to arrest the remaining individuals involved.
20/6/2026
